Curso de Inglés

50 nuevas palabras y ejercicios de listening.

as soon as...

will be able to....

Future in the past (el futuro visto desde el pasado).

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Evelyn Carter was a former gymnast who lived in a small town near an abandoned railway station. She worked for a charity that helped children and families in need. Every year, the organization held an annual contest to raise money, and this time, Evelyn was responsible for managing the event.

One morning, a mysterious package arrived at her house. It contained a vitamin bottle, a small mat, an old strap, and a statement from a bank. There was also a note that read, “The truth is hidden where the last train stopped.”

Evelyn began to suspect that the package was connected to the old station. She decided to take a tour of the building before the contest began. When she arrived, she noticed that the main door was shut, but a window appeared to be open.

She wandered around the building until she found a fenced enclosure behind the station. A sign warned visitors that trespassing was prohibited. Evelyn considered leaving, but she noticed a circle drawn on the ground and a reminder attached to the fence.

Suddenly, a man appeared from behind an old train carriage. He introduced himself as Mr. Wallace, the former warden of the station. He explained that he had been responsible for the building's custody for many years.

“I need your help,” he said with hesitation. “Someone has entered this place without authorization, and important documents are missing.”

Evelyn agreed to help him. During their inspection, they discovered a register containing the names of people who had worked at the station decades earlier. One name stood out: Arthur Bell, a man who had been involved in a serious case of arson.

The documents explained that Arthur had tried to burn down a storage building to hide evidence of illegal activity. Fortunately, the fire had been discovered in time. The records also mentioned littering, unauthorized entry, and other offenses connected to the property.

As Evelyn continued searching, she found an old thermostat beside a broken timer. A small mat lay under a table, and a strap hung from a metal hook. On the wall, someone had written the word “SUGARCOAT” in large letters.

“What does that mean?” Evelyn asked.

Mr. Wallace explained that the word meant making something unpleasant sound better than it really was. He suspected that someone had tried to sugarcoat the truth about the station's history.

Just then, a young woman named Ruby entered the room. She was a former employee of a local museum and had been helping preserve historical buildings. She admitted that she had entered the station without permission because she wanted to find evidence about its past.

Ruby had discovered that the station had once been used to transport people who were victims of slavery. The information had been hidden for years, and some officials had tried to avoid discussing it.

Evelyn listened carefully. She knew that the subject was offensive and painful, but she believed that history should not be hidden. She told Ruby that telling the truth was better than making excuses.

Outside, a traffic jam had formed because visitors were arriving for the charity contest. Some people were jaywalking across the road, and others were leaving trash near the entrance. Evelyn asked the volunteers to guide the visitors safely and keep the area clean.

Before the contest began, Evelyn made a short statement to the crowd. She explained that the station's history involved difficult events, but understanding the past could help people build a better future.

One visitor made a corny joke about the old trains. Another person called the exhibition cheesy because it contained emotional stories and old photographs. Evelyn ignored the comments and continued speaking.

She explained that charity was not only about giving money. It could also foster understanding, soothe pain, and involve an entire community in meaningful work.

Suspect. A person who may have committed a crime, or to believe that something may be true.

Appear. To become visible, to arrive somewhere, or to seem to be a certain way.

Shut. To close something, such as a door or window; also used to describe something that is closed.

Package. An object or group of items wrapped or packed together for delivery or storage; to put something into a package.

Involve. To include someone or something in an activity, situation, or process.

Gymnast. A person who performs physical exercises that require strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination.

Mat. A flat piece of material placed on a floor or another surface for protection, comfort, or exercise.

Offensive. Rude, insulting, or likely to upset or hurt someone's feelings.

Insult. A rude or offensive remark or action; to say or do something disrespectful to someone.

Former. Having had a particular position or role in the past but not having it now.

Brag. To talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Slavery. A system in which people are treated as property and forced to work without freedom.

Vitamin. A natural substance that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy and function properly.

Soothe. To calm someone who is upset or to reduce pain, discomfort, or irritation.

Dance. A series of movements performed to music; to move your body in time with music.

Annual. Happening once every year or relating to a period of one year.

Tour. A journey in which someone visits different places; to travel around a place or area.

Charity. The act of helping people in need, or an organization that provides such help.

Custody. The legal responsibility for caring for a child or the state of being held by the police or authorities.

Contest. An event in which people compete to win a prize or prove their abilities.

Hesitation. A pause or delay caused by uncertainty, doubt, or nervousness.

Possession. The state of owning something, or something that belongs to a person.

Statement. Something a person says or writes to express information, an opinion, or a fact; a document showing financial activity in an account.

Warden. A person responsible for supervising a place or controlling the people in it, such as a prison.

Foster. To encourage the development of something; to care for a child temporarily when the child's parents cannot do so.

Wander. To walk or travel around without a clear destination or purpose.

Manage. To control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult.

Arrival. The act of reaching a place, or the moment when someone or something arrives.

Procedure. An established series of steps used to complete a task or achieve a result.

Traffic jam. A situation in which many vehicles are crowded together on a road and move very slowly or not at all.

Arson. The crime of deliberately setting fire to a building, vehicle, or other property.

Littering. The act of leaving trash in public places or other areas instead of putting it in a proper container.

Trespassing. Entering or remaining on someone else's property without permission.

Jaywalking. The act of crossing a street illegally or unsafely, especially outside a designated crossing.

Sugarcoat. To describe something unpleasant in a way that makes it sound less serious or more acceptable than it really is.

Corny. Silly, old-fashioned, or unoriginal in a way that may seem embarrassing or overly sentimental.

Cheesy. Cheap-looking, overly sentimental, or lacking originality in a way that may seem silly.

Bodily. Relating to the human body or a person's physical condition.

Circle. A round shape in which every point on the edge is the same distance from the center; to move around something or form a ring around it.

Suspect = sospechoso, sospechar

Appear = aparecer, parecer

Shut = cerrar, cerrado

Package = paquete, empacar

Involve = involucrar, implicar

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Gymnast = gimnasta

Mat = colchoneta, tapete

Offensive = ofensivo, insultante

Insult = insulto, insultar

Former = anterior, antiguo, ex

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Brag = presumir, alardear

Slavery = esclavitud

Vitamin = vitamina

Soothe = calmar, aliviar

Dance = baile, bailar

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Annual = anual, cada año

Tour = recorrido, gira

Charity = caridad

Custody = custodia, tutela

Contest = concurso, competición

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Hesitation = vacilación, duda

Possession = posesión, pertenencia

Statement = declaración, ext. de cuenta

Warden = guardián, alcaide

Foster = fomentar, acoger

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Wander = vagar, deambular

Manage = lograr, administrar

Arrival = llegada

Procedure = procedimiento, proceso

Traffic jam = atasco, cong. de tráfico

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Arson = incendio provocado

Littering = tirar basura en lugares públicos

Trespassing = entrar sin permiso

Jaywalking = cruzar la calle de manera imprudente

Sugarcoat = suavizar, presentar algo desagradable de forma más agradable

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Corny = cursi, poco original

Cheesy = cursi, sentimental

Bodily = corporal, físico

Circle = círculo, rodear

Enclosure = recinto, cercado

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Hearing = audición, oído, audiencia

Consider = considerar, tener en cuenta

Timer = temporizador, cronómetro

Register = registrar, caja registradora

Reminder = recordatorio, aviso

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Thermostat = termostato

Unauthorized = no autorizado

Ceremony = ceremonia

Inspection = inspección, revisión

Strap = correa, tira

Break

Break — broke — broken

My little brother breaks his toys easily.

The mechanic is breaking the old machine apart.

She has broken her phone.

My father has been breaking down the old equipment.

I broke a glass yesterday.

We were breaking the boxes down when the manager arrived.

The storm had broken several branches before morning.

They had been breaking the old building apart for weeks.

You will break the record someday.

The workers will be breaking the concrete tomorrow.

My brother will have broken the old record by then.

By next month, the machine will have been breaking down frequently for a year.

Cut

Cut — cut — cut

My father cuts the grass every Saturday.

The chef is cutting the vegetables.

She has cut the paper into small pieces.

My mother has been cutting vegetables for dinner.

I cut my finger yesterday.

We were cutting branches when it started raining.

The worker had cut the wood before lunch.

They had been cutting the grass for two hours.

You will cut the cake after dinner.

The workers will be cutting the trees tomorrow.

My brother will have cut all the wood by noon.

By next summer, the farmer will have been cutting grass in this field for five years.

Fight

Fight — fought — fought

My brothers fight sometimes.

The soldiers are fighting near the border.

She has fought for her rights.

My father has been fighting a difficult battle at work.

I fought with my friend yesterday.

We were fighting when the teacher came into the room.

The boxer had fought several matches before becoming a champion.

They had been fighting for hours before the police arrived.

You will fight for what you believe in.

The two teams will be fighting for the championship tomorrow.

My brother will have fought ten matches by the end of the year.

By next month, the organization will have been fighting for better conditions for five years.

Seek

Seek — sought — sought

My brother seeks new opportunities at work.

The students are seeking information about the project.

She has sought help from her teacher.

My father has been seeking a better solution to the problem.

I sought advice from my friend yesterday.

We were seeking a place to stay when we arrived in town.

The doctor had sought more information before making a decision.

They had been seeking a better location for months.

You will seek the truth eventually.

The researchers will be seeking new information tomorrow.

My sister will have sought several options by Friday.

By next year, the company will have been seeking new markets for several years.

Get into

Get into = entrar en algo, meterse en una situación, o empezar a interesarse mucho por algo, dependiendo del contexto.

Get out of

Get out of = salir de algo, bajarse de algo, o evitar librarse de una obligación o situación, dependiendo del contexto.

Get into

I got into the car before it started raining.

She’s getting into the taxi now.

We’ll get into the house through the back door.

The farmer got into his truck before sunrise.

I can’t get into the building without a key.

They got into trouble after ignoring the warning.

He’s getting into photography these days.

My brother got into soccer when he was a kid.

We might get into a serious problem if we wait too long.

She got into an argument with her neighbor.

The dog got into the kitchen while we were cooking.

I’m getting into this new book.

The workers got into the truck after finishing their job.

You shouldn’t get into other people’s business.

He got into debt after losing his job.

We’re gonna get into the details later.

The children got into the pool as soon as they arrived.

I didn’t mean to get into trouble.

She’s really getting into American history.

The mechanic got into the engine to find the problem.

They’ll get into the hotel around midnight.

I got into a conversation with an old friend.

You could get into serious trouble for doing that.

The cat got into the garbage again.

He’s gotten into the habit of waking up early.

We got into the restaurant just before it closed.

She can’t get into the house because she lost her keys.

I’m starting to get into country music.

The shepherd got into the truck and drove away.

They got into a heated feud over the property.

Get out of

I got out of the car when we arrived.

She’s getting out of the taxi now.

We’ll get out of the house before sunrise.

The farmer got out of his truck and checked the fence.

I can’t get out of this room through that door.

They got out of trouble with some help from their lawyer.

He’s trying to get out of doing the job.

I got out of the meeting early.

She got out of the habit of drinking soda.

We’re gonna get out of here before it gets dark.

The children got out of the pool when it started raining.

He couldn’t get out of the elevator.

I need to get out of the house for a while.

They might get out of paying the full amount.

She got out of bed at six this morning.

The dog got out of the yard through a hole in the fence.

I’m trying to get out of this difficult situation.

He got out of the truck and opened the gate.

We can’t get out of this agreement easily.

She’ll get out of work around five.

The workers got out of the heat during their break.

I didn’t get out of the car until the rain stopped.

He’s getting out of town for the weekend.

We should get out of this place before it gets crowded.

The cat somehow got out of the house.

She got out of the argument before things got worse.

I’m gonna get out of bed and make some coffee.

They got out of the restaurant just before closing time.

You can’t always get out of your responsibilities.

The mailman got out of his truck and walked toward the gate.